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Chapters Health System
The Villages, Florida

Bereavement Counselor, The Villages

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$86k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role

The Bereavement Counselor provides a range of bereavement services to bereaved survivors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling and therapy for Hospice patients, family members and community individuals who have experienced the loss of a significant person through grief.
  • Demonstrate contact of all clients within established time frames and provide appropriate documentation. Document at least two additional attempts to reach an assigned client before closing the case.
  • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to manage tasks and case loads assigned, from any departmental program, in an effective, productive and timely manner, meeting the standards that reflect expected productivity.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to provide counseling services such as on call crisis intervention, individual and group, on a flexible schedule as needed, including some week nights, weekends and at camp.
  • Document all client contacts and care plans accurately according to department and organization policy in a timely manner. This includes establishing and maintaining all legally required files according to state, law, federal law and organization policy. As demonstrated by chart audits.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Excellent communication; via phone, email, and in person.
  • Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
  • Demonstrate multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Education/Training Requirements

If hired after 5/26/2024, master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field required.

If hired prior to 5/26/2024, bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field preferred.

Clear Level 2 background check

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

Must possess a valid Drivers' License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Professional Licensure as required by state where care is being provided.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Provide individual and group counseling and therapy for Hospice patients, family members and community individuals who have experienced the loss of a significant person through grief.

Demonstrate contact of all clients within established time frames and provide appropriate documentation. Document at least two additional attempts to reach an assigned client before closing the case.

Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and compliance with the standards for counselors in clinical practice.

Demonstrate a willingness and ability to manage tasks and case loads assigned, from any departmental program, in an effective, productive and timely manner, meeting the standards that reflect expected productivity.

Demonstrate a willingness to provide counseling services such as on call crisis intervention, individual and group, on a flexible schedule as needed, including some week nights, weekends and at camp.

Document all client contacts and care plans accurately according to department and organization policy in a timely manner. This includes establishing and maintaining all legally required files according to state, law, federal law and organization policy. As demonstrated by chart audits.

Communicate, collaborate and consult with other departmental counselors, members of the Interdisciplinary Team, other organization staff and external customers with integrity and professionalism to ensure the best possible services are given to all customers internal and external.

Attend and participate in department, staff and other meetings as requested by the organization and the Director. Make recommendations for the improvement of programs and activities within the department.

Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e. g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.

Consistently represents Chapters Health System with integrity and professionalism.

Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job. Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.

When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.

Assist with special projects, as requested.

All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation Pay Range

$55,232.15 - $86,300.24

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field if hired after May 2024. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and professional licensure are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementHIPAA complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationGrief support

Bereavement Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Bereavement Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$71k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in The Villages

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$414k
Typical market rent
$2,145/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Chapters Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Temple Terrace, FL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
PSLF Eligible